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Whilst on a short stop over in Palma de Mallorca last week, I made my way to one of the airport cafes and bought a Coke. Nothing particularly remarkable about this action, one I have done in may airports around the world. What was remarkable was the price. I bought a half litre bottle, or just about a pint or just over 17 fluid ounces depending on your part of the world. Here at home, I would expect to pay

Not beaten,but i would,of course, have stayed thirsty by seeing this price!

I bought a half litre bottle, or just under half a pint or just over 17 fluid ounces depending on your part of the world.

Half a litre is nearer 1 pint but I agree that's excessive, even for an airport outlet.

Half a litre is nearer 1 pint but I agree that's excessive, even for an airport outlet.

It has been a long day, corrected  :D

Matt

[quote]Here at home, I would expect to pay

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Some pubs around here charge

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Some pubs around here charge

I dare you to go for a drink in one of the bars at Piazza Barberini in Rome! That should give you a whole different view on expensive drinks... I saw a group of schoolboys go pale when offered the bill...  ;D

My advice is DON'T go to Vienna, it is the most expensive I've encountered anywhere. I've not been there for years but they tried a similar thing with me for a pint of beer and I told them to go poke it in their bottom when they told be how much (this was when they still had Schillings)! I'd guesstimate they're charging about 11 Euros a pint for watered down urine these days.

I think I can beat that ....... back in 1983, Ricks Bar Casablanca, a small glass of coke (half a 330ml can) worked out at nearly

I'd guesstimate they're charging about 11 Euros a pint for watered down urine these days.

On that point can you remember how much we were charged in that bar on our last little outing in London? I know it hit my wallet pretty hard.

I did enjoy that day out. We should arrange another one some time. Heard from Will recently?

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You got it soo lucky! Pubs round here are normally around

I've talked with Tony and had a chat with Roger about the possibililtes presented by next summer as I'll be over. I think an airshow meet is looking likely. I fancy Old Warden oddly enough.
I've not spoken to Will recently, I think he changed his email address (again) 'cos he isn't responding
We'll discuss it nearer the time and see what is happening airshow wise methinks Doug Just gotta find one with a Spitfire or twenty at it 'cos I'm feeling deprived!!!!

...see what is happening airshow wise methinks.....Just gotta find one with a Spitfire or twenty at it

Biggin Hill seems to tick your boxes Mark. Also it's close to 2 international airports (Gatwick & Heathrow) for any non UK members who wish to attend.
Rob.
Oh, and it's also near my house..  ;)

I've just got to sort out which weekends I'm at cousins weddings and then we'll see what is happening and where and make a plan